How To Fix WRF_APC737 - Use function 'Maintain Purchasing List' to delete item &1 &2 in PL &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Use function 'Maintain Purchasing List' to delete item &1 &2 in PL &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC737 - Use function 'Maintain Purchasing List' to delete item &1 &2 in PL &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC737 Use function 'Maintain Purchasing List' to delete item &1 &2 in PL &3
  
  1. Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or modify an item in a Purchasing List (PL) directly in a way that is not allowed by the system. The system enforces that any deletion or modification of items in a Purchasing List must be done through the specific SAP function/module designed for maintaining Purchasing Lists, rather than directly manipulating the data (e.g., via transaction codes or programs that do not handle the integrity checks).
  
  &1 = Item number  
  &2 = Item description or identifier  
  &3 = Purchasing List number
  
  The system is protecting the integrity of the Purchasing List data by requiring the use of the standard SAP function "Maintain Purchasing List" to perform deletions.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  Use the SAP standard transaction or function module designed for maintaining Purchasing Lists to delete the item.
  
  Steps:
  
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining Purchasing Lists. This is usually ME01 (Maintain Purchasing Info Record) or a specific transaction for Purchasing Lists depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  Enter the Purchasing List number (&3).
  
  
  Navigate to the item (&1 &2) you want to delete.
  
  
  Use the "Delete" or "Remove" function within this transaction to delete the item properly.
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  
  By doing this, SAP will handle all necessary checks and updates to related tables and data, ensuring data consistency.
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Purchasing List (PL): A Purchasing List in SAP is a list of materials or services that a purchasing organization intends to procure. It is used for planning and controlling procurement activities.
  
  
  Function 'Maintain Purchasing List': This is the standard SAP functionality that ensures all business rules and data integrity checks are applied when modifying Purchasing Lists.
  
  
  Why direct deletion is blocked: Direct deletion (e.g., via table maintenance or custom programs) bypasses SAP's internal checks and can lead to inconsistent data, which is why SAP enforces the use of the standard function.
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  ME01 - Maintain Purchasing Info Record (may be related depending on setup)
  ME02 - Change Purchasing Info Record
  Custom transactions or reports specific to your SAP implementation for Purchasing Lists.
  
  
  
  If you are a developer or support consultant:  
  
  Check if any custom programs or user exits are trying to delete Purchasing List items directly.
  Modify the program to call the standard function or transaction for deletion.
  Review authorization objects to ensure users have the correct permissions to maintain Purchasing Lists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete a Purchasing List item directly without using the standard function.
  
  
  Solution
  Use the SAP function "Maintain Purchasing List" (e.g., transaction ME01) to delete item.
  
  
  Related
  Purchasing Lists must be maintained via SAP standard functions to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact transaction or function module name for your SAP system version, please provide the SAP module or version details.